Traditional Identification of Common TCM Medicinal Materials

Author: Lu Ganpeng / Liu Liru, Editors
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book introduces traditional identification methods for Chinese medicinal materials. The entire work is divided into eight chapters based on the medicinal parts: roots and rhizomes, fruits, stems and barks, flowers and leaves, grasses, animal-derived, mineral-derived, and others. It includes over 500 commonly used Chinese medicinal materials, with each entry providing detailed descriptions of the material's origin, production area, harvesting and processing, commercial sources and empirical identification, specifications and grades, quality evaluation, local specialties, and counterfeits. The book focuses on summarizing empirical knowledge for identifying Chinese medicinal materials, offering rich content, concise language, and strong practicality, making it suitable for clinical TCM practitioners and pharmacists at all levels for learning and reference.